Pakistan Republic Party

Pakistan Republic Party
پاکستان ریپبلک پارٹی
AbbreviationPRP
LeaderReham Khan
FounderReham Khan
FoundedJuly 15, 2025 (2025-07-15)
HeadquartersKarachi, Sindh
IdeologyReformism
Political positionCentre-left
Not to be confused with Republican Party (Pakistan).

The Pakistan Republic Party (PRP; Urdu: پاکستان ریپبلک پارٹی‎) is a political party in Pakistan founded by journalist and broadcaster Reham Khan, on 15 July 2025.[1][2] The party was launched at the Karachi Press Club, with Khan pledging to end dynastic politics and promote merit-based governance.[3]

History

Reham Khan, known for her career in journalism, formally entered Pakistani politics through the launch of PRP.[1]

The announcement came after months of speculation, and Khan framed the party as a platform to "return politics to public service".[4]

Ideology and platform

PRP’s stated objectives include:

  • Holding politicians accountable and ending dynastic politics.[3]
  • Ensuring merit-based representation of marginalized regions and communities.[1]
  • Enacting legal and electoral reforms, such as joined the politicians from contesting multiple seat the elections.[4]
  • Implementing public welfare programs on organization, women, farmers, clean drinking water, and healthcare.[3]

Leaders

Top Leaders

Reception

The launch received widespread media coverage and mixed public reactions.[3] Supporters highlighted the party's emphasis on meritocracy and anti-elite messaging, while critics questioned its organizational depth and long-term political strategy.[4] Although many news outlets provided factual coverage of the party's launch, others emphasized Reham's personal background more than her political stance.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Reham Khan launches Pakistan Republic Party". Geo News. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Former Pakistan PM's ex-wife Reham Khan launches Pakistan Republic Party". Arab News PK. 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2025-07-16. "It is the first political party to be founded by a woman".
  3. ^ a b c d "'Will Replace Big Politicians': Reham Khan Launches New Political Party In Pakistan". NDTV. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Reham Khan launches 'Pakistan Republic Party' – Does Pakistan need political shift?". Suno News. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  5. ^ Qazi, Sabahuddin (2025-07-16). "Media Framing of Reham Khan led Political Party". Retrieved 2025-07-17.
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